Darius driving With A SOUTH CAROLINA ROAD TRIP BY LIBBY WIERSEMA "WELL, I AIN’T GONNA WORK TODAY JUST WANNA SIT AROUND AND PLAY GONNA HIT BALLS OFF THE DOCK KICK BACK IN MY FLIP-FLOPS" -Beers and Sunshine Hit the road and experienc e some of Darius Rucker's favorit e places and hidden gems. When singer-songwriter Darius Rucker pays homage to a perfect day in his new song, “Beers and Sunshine,” he’s got South Carolina on his mind. But the music superstar also sees his home state as something more than just inspiration for his hit songs. It’s his ultimate happy place, and he wants it to be yours, too. From the mountains to the Midlands to the ocean, Rucker’s South Carolina is waiting to be explored and reveled in. So, put on your flip-flops (or hiking boots, riding boots, golf shoes, water shoes, tennis shoes…) and follow Rucker’s lead with these must-stop destinations across the Palmetto State. THE ROUTE: Greenville ....... 114 miles ........ Aiken ....... 56 miles ........ Columbia ....... 119 miles ......... Charleston ....... 95 miles ........ Myrtle Beach 3